NON-TRACKING SOLAR RADIATION COLLECTOR
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1. An apparatus, comprising:
- a double parabolic reflector;
a light trap; and
a lens configured to receive light from the double parabolic reflector and focus the reflected light into the light trap.
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Abstract
A solar collection system includes a double parabolic reflector and a light trap. The solar collection system also includes a lens configured to receive light from the double parabolic reflector and focus the reflected light into the light trap. The system may be configured to resist seismic activity and extreme weather conditions.
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20 Claims
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1. An apparatus, comprising:
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a double parabolic reflector; a light trap; and a lens configured to receive light from the double parabolic reflector and focus the reflected light into the light trap. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A solar energy collection system, comprising:
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a reflector configured to reflect a broad spectrum of solar energy; a lens or mirror configured to focus concentrated light received from the reflector; a light trap configured to receive focused light from the lens or minor; and a black body exposed within the light trap, wherein the black body is configured to absorb solar energy as thermal energy and transfer the thermal energy to a thermal transfer medium. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system, comprising:
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a reflector; a plurality of Fresnel lenses configured to receive and focus light reflected by the reflector; and a plurality of light traps configured to receive the focused light from a respective one of the plurality of Fresnel lenses. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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